Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1923 — Page 9
Friday, August 31, 1923
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CLINTON TO HAVE BIG MEET SEPT. 8
Much Interest Shown in Sur
rounding Community and Large Crowd Is Expected
Dr. Evans; Imperial Wizard, Issues Official Statement
CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 22. September 8 will be Klan day In Clinton and so much Interest has been
aroused since It became rumored j about that thousands of families from ! surrounding towns and counties are preparing to make that day one to be long remembered. Picnic and Barbecue An all-day picnic will be held in Overpeck's grove, one and one-half miles north of the city, where a sixtyacre parking space is provided. Excellent roads run directly to the place, including the Dixie B State Road No. 10. There is a well of good, cold, pure water on the grounds and plenty of shade for the basket dinners, although a barbecue dinner will be provided for those who do not bring their own. A series of addressee by nationally-known speakers will be given during the day and there wttl be a varied program of entertainment. Invitation ia extended to all Klaasmen throughout the state. Local Elan Growing Fast
Although the population of Clinton
is about 60 per cent foreign, includ
ing one J. "W. Slattery, who passes handbills for the amusement of the
unsuspecting public, the membership of the local Klan Is increasing so rapidly that It will soon be second to none in the realm of Indiana when compared per capita. It is estimated that a crowd numbering from twenty-five to thirty thousand will be present and preparations are being made to handle the vast throng with the highest efficiency.
The Women's Organization will also perform ceremonies during the day.
FAIR GROUNDS AT
SIDNEY OVERFLOWS
Klansmen " Hold Spectacular Ceremonies Large Class Takes Elan Oath
SIDNEY, O., Aug. 25. All roads led to the Shelby county fair grounds last Wednesday night when the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan staged a gigantic celebration which Included many patriotic speeches, a big initiation ceremony and a spectacular display of fireworks that brought cheer after cheer from the surging throngs.
Human Fiery Cross Feature
One of the big features was the
formation of a human fiery cross by a huge body of Klansmen in full regalia, each holding a red torch on
high. The altar was In the center of the living cross and before this a class of 600 candidates were naturalized in the solemn initiation cere
monies of the Invisible Empire. Earlier in the evening were
speeches on Americanism and the Ku Klux Klan that were received with much enthusiasm by the monster crowd and after the initiation came a wonderful display of fireworks that were beautiful beyond description.
Fireworks Bring Applause
When the three Ks were lighted together with a series of rapid-fire
explosions, pandemonium broke
loose, and the pitch of enthusiasm
was reached when "the little red
schoolhouse" blazed forth In all its glory, symbolic of all that is dear to the sons and daughters of America. - The people of this county have awakened to the principles for which the Klan stands, which is the explanation of the intense interest shown in every town, village and hamlet. .
Dr. Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Wizard of the Invisible Empire Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, issued the following official statement concerning the Carnegie riot, following a conference with, organizer? and
Kl eagles of Pennsylvania at the
Fort Pitt Hotel, Pittsburgh, Sunday:
The action of the mob of Car
negie residents, senses of anarchy. The Klansmen of Western Pennsyl
vania gathered on a hillside over
looking Carnegie early in the evening, and following the initiation of 1,000 men into the order paraded in
orderly manner in the direction of
the town. They were halted at a bridge connecting Qlendale and Carnegie by trucks and other vehicles barring the road. Missiles of every
description were thrown at the Klansmen, Fence railings, brlc&s, stones, coal, in fact every object that possibly could maim the lawabiding Klansmen were hurled at them. "In an effort to prevent their constitutional rights of peaceable assembly being abridged by an element of citizenry absolutely dangerous to the safety and cause of freedom, the Klansmen moved forward a square where the attacking forces made ready fox their coming with a bulwark of paving stones and bricks.. A shower of these missiles fell on
the Klansmen, the civilians began firing from a dark side street and Klanaman Abbott fell mortally wounded. "The Klansmen, In compliance with a request of assembled deputy sheriffs, went back to the meeting place on the hillside and then returned to their homes. Klansman
Abbott was killed because he exer
cised his constitutionally guaran
teed right of peaceable assembly,
-free speech and free movement over
the highways of our country. "Jewish, Catholic and negro peo
pies have paraded in the Pittsburgh district and, according to every rec
ord and information given me, not
a single participant in their parades
ever has been harmed in the least by a Protestant spectator, nor has
any attempt Deen nrnae to bring
about such an occurrence. We are
determined that this and all other parts of our great land shall be made safe for native-born Americans and that every right given us In the constitution, made by our forefathers, shall be preserved to us and to our posterity. "Burgettstown was murdered. When conditions come' to such a stage In this enlightened age that peaceable Americans banding them selves into a patriotic organization are prevented from exercising the same rights as Catholics, Jews and negroes, and which are guaranteed
by that constitution formed by our
forefathers, It is high time action Is taken. Cahollcs, Jewish, Italian and negro people have- paraded the bywayB of this Pittsburgh commu
nity and not once has a participant
Deen harmed m the least by a Protestant spectator. The regrettable
and certainly ruthless action of the un-American element of Carnegie's
citizenry Saturday night is jnst cause
lor a greater concentration- on the
part of 100 per cent American citizens with the view of preventing its
recurrence. And we, aa Klansmen,
pledge ourselves to this just cause.
"The Klan is here for every purpose. Furthermore, it Is here to stay. It is to be hoped those who
desire our dissolution will refrain
from committing murder in any at
tempt, to destroy,jis."
Blind Congressman Hurt
in Automobile! Collision
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 25.
Thomas D. Schall, blind congressman
of Minnesota, was knocked uncon
scious and severely bruised Thurs
day when his automobile, driven by
his chauffeur, collided with another
machine. Both cars were being
driven moderately, and no arrests were made. The congressman did
not cancel a speaking engagement for Friday.
Minister Delivers
Stin i rg Address
BRADFORD, O., Aug. 28. An ad
dress given here in a Methodist church entitled "Can the Ku Klux
Klan Save America?" was enthusiastically received by all those in at
tendance last Sunday. The pastor of the church delivered the address and afterward led the congregation in singing "The Old Rugged Cross."
The church was filled to capacity and the altar was draped with the American flag.
wnrrEsrowNHLAH HAS GLORIOUS DAY
Lives 5 Hours After Pulse
Had Stopped for 2 Hours
STRATFORD, Ont, Aug. 25. Physicians announced Thursday that 7-year-old Jack R. eaney had lived
for some hours after his pulse had stopped. A high stimulant was used
when life was apparently extinct.
For two hours there was no sign of life. Then the pulse commenced to beat again, and he lived for five
hours. He had been suffering from
acute- bone inflammation.
WHITESTOWN, Ind., Aug. 27.-4
The picnic given last Saturday by the
Red Men, in which the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan participated,, was .
a -huge success from, beginning to end afld ft -mammoth crowd over-. flowecLtbe. grounds, which took on a s
carnlval-Iike appearance . with- Its
merry-go-round, , doll racks,, toy .-.
balloons ' and hurdy-gurdies. , A real
balloon ascension was given as an added attraction and in -the- evening was a Klan parade which brought forth continuous applause as it made its way through the town. After the "parade, two speakers, gave addresses on Americanism and the Klan and each was received with , hearty applause. The Women's Organization was well represented and were heartily commended by many, in the, large crowd for the work they have done and are still doing. Tals place is one of the hotbeds of Klandom and all members of the order are up and doing every minute of the time. . .
GROWTH FAST L MINNESOTA The Austin and LeRoy Klans of the Realm of Minnesota recently held a joint session and naturalization ceremony in a location between these two towns. The Klan is rapidly gaining membership in southern Minnesota.
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COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 27. It is
confidently expected that at least
10,000 Klansmen and their families
will be In Columbus on Labor day.
September 3, when Buckeye Klan No. 8 will hold an all-day session. Naturalization of both men and women candidates will take place in
the evening.
A place has not yet been settled
upon for the meeting, but the local Klan has several excellent "stamp-'
ing grounds" in view, any one of
which they can obtain.
Plans were originally made for a
barbecue, but this has been called
off, because the necessary arrange
ments could not be made. However, stands for dispensing edibles will be on the grounds to care for the
crowd.
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The 100-piece band of the Colum
bus organization will feature the
afternoon program with musical se
lections. This band has made only a
few public appearances since it was
organized two months ago, but It
has been enthusiastically received
whenever it did so
Speaking by national officers and
state officials of the organization -will
have a place on the afternoon pro
gram.
At least 1,000 candidates from Franklin county will be taken Into
the organization, while the women.
who will hold a simultaneous serv
ice, have 500 new members ready to
Join.
Arrangements, have been made
for parking large numbers of cars
Visitors from Indiana as well as all
parts of the state are expected on
Grand Picnic Celebration , Fort Wayne Allen County WEISSER PARK Saturday, September 15 ALL DAY and EVENING
For men, women and children. National speakers men and women. Music. Eats Fireworks. Parade. Night Ceremonial.
All roads from Illinois, South Michigan; v Ohio and Indiana, lead to Fort Wayne ;1 on September 15.
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that day.